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Indha Paadalai Paadi

From Chithira Sevvanam · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Chithira Sevvanam
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
19 May 2023

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Intha paadalai paadi paar
Adhil veru paavam varum
Intha maalaiyai soodippar
Adhil veru vaasam varum
Intha paadalai paadi paar
Adhil veru paavam varum
Intha maalaiyai soodippar
Adhil veru vaasam varum
Intha vaanilae paranthu paar
Adhil veru megam varum
intha maalaiyai soodippar
Adhil veru vaasam varum
Intha paadalai paadi paar
Adhil veru paavam varum
Intha maalaiyai soodippar
Adhil veru vaasam varum
Oruvanai enni enni
Urugidum pennin kanneer
Oruvanai enni enni
Urugidum pennin kanneer
Paruvaththai kaakkaathu paruva pennae
Thalaivanai konjam paarththu
Thazhuvidum kadhal yaettru
Thalaivanai konjam paarththu
Thazhuvidum kadhal yaettru
Uravinil inbam undu
Sonnaen en kannae
Unakku theriyaaththo
Ulagaththil illaathatho
Kadhal nilaiyaanatho
Kalaigalil ivan mannan
Rasanaiyil ivan mannan
Intha paadalai paadi paar
Adhil veru paavam varum
Intha maalaiyai soodippar
Adhil veru vaasam varum
Kadhalil ivan thaanae kannan andru
Thalaiyanai manjam pottu
Kalainganai nenjil pootti
Shaanthiyil manakkolam kaanbaai indru
Kaalam sirithallavaa kadhal perithallavaa
Mogam sugamallavaa mudivu ulagamallavaa
Intha paadalai paadi paar
Adhil veru paavam varum
Intha maalaiyai soodippar
Adhil veru vaasam varum
Intha vaanilae paranthu paar
Adhil veru megam varum
intha maalaiyai soodippar
Adhil veru vaasam varum
Try singing this song
A different feeling will come from it
Try wearing this garland
A different fragrance will come from it
Try singing this song
A different feeling will come from it
Try wearing this garland
A different fragrance will come from it
Try flying in this sky
A different cloud will appear
Try wearing this garland
A different fragrance will come from it
Try singing this song
A different feeling will come from it
Try wearing this garland
A different fragrance will come from it
Thinking constantly of one man
A longing woman's tears
Thinking constantly of one man
A longing woman's tears
Will not protect your youth, dear girl
Look at your beloved man
And accept his embracing love
Look at your beloved man
And accept his embracing love
There is immense joy in intimacy
I tell you this, my dear
Don't you know this already?
Is this unheard of in this world?
Isn't love something that lasts forever?
He is a master of the arts
He is a king of refined taste
Try singing this song
A different feeling will come from it
Try wearing this garland
A different fragrance will come from it
In the ways of love, isn't he Lord Krishna himself?
Set the bed with pillows
Lock this artist in your embrace
And celebrate the joy of your wedding night today
Time is so short, isn't love so vast?
Desire is sweet bliss, isn't it the way of the world?
Try singing this song
A different feeling will come from it
Try wearing this garland
A different fragrance will come from it
Try flying in this sky
A different cloud will appear
Try wearing this garland
A different fragrance will come from it
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

In 'Intha Paadalai Paadi Paar', the narrator urges a young woman to embrace love, romance, and the beauty of youth before time slips away. Through poetic metaphors involving music, garlands, and sky, the song illustrates how love alters one's perception and brings fresh perspective and joy into life. The hero is praised as a master of arts and love, likened to Lord Krishna, encouraging the heroine to welcome him into her heart and enjoy marital bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Alliteration)

“Intha paadalai paadi paar”

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'p' in 'paadalai', 'paadi', 'paar'.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)

“Kalaigalil ivan mannan / Rasanaiyil ivan mannan”

Matching of the second consonant 'l' in 'Kalaigalil' and 'Rasanaiyil' across consecutive lines.

Anaphora (Repetition)

“Intha maalaiyai soodippar”

Repetition of the phrase 'Intha maalaiyai soodippar' across stanzas for poetic emphasis and rhythm.

Metaphor

“Adhil veru vaasam varum”

Comparing love and life experiences to music ('paadalai') and fragrance ('vaasam').

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, 'Chithira Sevvanam' (1979) features soulful vocals by S. Janaki, highlighting her versatility in expressiveness and subtle emotional nuances.

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